AT the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, the late Guyanese Olympian, Mr. Gordon Sankies, (Judo) was the flag bearer during the opening ceremony and due to the terrorist attack on the 11 Israeli Olympians, I understand that he did not get to participate in his event.
The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games was boycotted for political reasons. The devastating news was received just after the march past of the athletes and the flag bearer was Guyanese Olympian, Mr. Geoffrey Sankies (Judo).

The forum is now open to anyone to make any corrections if the above is not totally accurate. My source of information is currently out of town and this data was from a brief conversation in the past.

So, the judo fraternity on two occasions in the past was denied the opportunity of participation due to unforeseen circumstances. However, I believe with the advancement of technology and security measures in place in London, the Guyanese Olympian Raul Lall (Judo) is very likely to have a safe running in London.

Raul Lall (Judo) has been one of my picks to once again be the flag bearer on behalf of the Judo fraternity and my expectation is that the third time will be the charm.

Brittany Van Lang (Aquatics) is another pick because she might very well be the youngest from the entire contingent and for sure the females.

If my pick becomes a reality from being short-listed, perhaps a coin toss might be the way out by the Guyana Olympic Association.

For the record, I have never met nor known Raul Lall or Brittany Van Lang personally. I also hope the reasons for my pick are understood and there is not any bias towards the other athletes that make up the contingent to the 30th Olympiad, London.